Muchová at Wimbledon: "I don't want to put pressure on myself"

Karolína Muchová confirmed her role as the favorite and in the second round of Wimbledon 2026 she handled the Chinese tennis player Zhang Shuai without any major problems. The Czech won clearly 6:3, 6:2 and confidently advanced to the third round of the London Grand Slam, where she feels physically and mentally better than ever. The performance confirms that this year is the most successful in her career so far.

For Muchová, the match on the prestigious grass courts of the All England Club developed according to her ideas from the beginning. Right from the opening exchanges, she dictated the pace of the game, forced her opponent to make mistakes and did not give her room for any return to the match. The Czech player won the first set with a score of 6:3, using key break points and holding serve.

In the second set, Muchová was already unstoppable. She lost only two games in it and ended the match on a course that has brought her a number of significant successes in recent months. The win over Zhang Shuaj is another clear confirmation of the rising form of the Czech tennis player, who after past health complications is returning to the top of the world with full force.

Thus, Muchová followed up on her recent triumph on grass in Berlin, where she defeated world number 10 Coco Gauff in the preliminary round. This result was not accidental — it showed that her dominance on grass was not unique, but part of a wider trend. In recent weeks, the Czech has built a reputation as one of the most dangerous players on this surface, where she does significantly better than on hard or clay.

Her ability to maintain her health and stable form thus becomes a key factor that distinguishes her from many other players on the circuit. In an interview immediately after the match, Muchová admitted that the absolute key to her current performance is above all health and mental well-being. "I guess I'm maturing," she joked while assessing her performance in a media interview, immediately adding that she didn't want to put any unnecessary pressure on herself.

The Czech clearly declared that the current season is the best for her so far in her entire professional career. She appreciated the stable performance and the fact that she is not bothered by any injuries, which allows her to fully concentrate purely on tennis and tactics. But even more important is her ability to stay healthy.

After years of struggling with a leg injury and subsequent complications, Muchová now moves without restrictions and her movement on the court seems easy and natural. This is reflected not only in the speed, but also in the accuracy of the shots, which ranks her among the players with the best forehand and backhand on the current circuit. Stable health allows her to train more intensively and prepare for key matches more in advance, which is now reflected in her consistent play.

Advancement to the third round of Wimbledon 2026 means for Muchova not only the preservation of valuable ranking points, but also a significant strengthening of her position in the world's elite ten. In the next round, she will face a more demanding opponent, but with her current form and growing self-confidence, she enters every match as one of the main favorites. Her path to the Wimbledon title thus remains open and gives all fans hope for a deep promotion in the competition.

Her dominance on grass and ability to stay healthy make her a top contender for the entire tournament. Moreover, Muchová represents a significant rise for Czech tennis. After years spent in the background, she is now establishing herself as one of the pillars of the Czech women's tennis team.

Her successes inspire the younger generation and strengthen the position of the Czech Republic on the international tennis scene. At a time when Czech tennis is struggling with the absence of other prominent names, Muchová has become a symbol of a return to the successes that made the country famous in the past. Her current form also raises questions about her potential impact on the entire tournament.

If she continues at this pace, she can become a real threat to favorites like Iga Świątek or Aryna Sabalenková. Her ability to stay healthy and steady performance puts her among the players who have a real chance to fight for the title. Wimbledon 2026 can thus not only be another milestone for Muchová, but also the beginning of a new era in her career. Read at České noviny Sport